Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia
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Severe Weather Warning
for Damaging Winds And Heavy Rainfall
for parts of Kimberley district.
Issued at 4:57 am Tuesday, 24 March 2026.
Damaging winds and heavy rainfall possible near Ex-Tropical Cyclone Narelle over the northern Kimberley early today.
Weather Situation
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Narelle made landfall over the north Kimberley coast between Kalumburu and Wyndham yesterday . The system will continue moving west-southwest as a deep tropical low before crossing the northwest Kimberley coast this morning. Associated areas of heavy rainfall and strong winds are possible near the system centre.
DAMAGING WINDS and HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Kimberley
DAMAGING WINDS averaging 65 to 75 km/h with peak gusts around 90 km/h are possible in the warning area.
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is possible in the warning area. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 50 and 80 mm are likely, with isolated totals up to 140 mm possible. 24-hourly rainfall totals of 100 to 140 mm are likely, with isolated totals up to 200 mm possible.
The system crosses the northwest Kimberley coast on Tuesday morning with severe weather over the warning area expected to ease during the day.
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Narelle continues to move towards the west-southwest in the short term, it is forecast to re-intensify over warm waters off the northwest coast and a Tropical Cyclone Advice is current for this system for parts of the Kimberley and Pilbara Coasts. A Flood Watch is also current for the area. Please refer to https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts/ for more information.
Locations which may be affected include Kalumburu, Mitchell Plateau and Troughton Island.
The Department of Fire and Emergency Services advises that people should:
* If outside find safe shelter away from trees, power lines, storm water drains and streams.
* Close your curtains and blinds, and stay inside away from windows.
* Unplug electrical appliances and do not use land line telephones if there is lightning.
* If boating, swimming or surfing leave the water.
* Be alert and watch for hazards on the road such as fallen power lines and loose debris.
* Keep away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
* Be careful of fallen trees, damaged buildings and debris.
* Be careful of fallen power lines. They are dangerous and should always be treated as live.
* Assess your home, car and property for damage.
* If damage has occurred take photos and contact your insurance company to organise permanent repairs.
* If your home or property has significant damage, like a badly damaged roof or flooding, call the SES on 132 500.
The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 11:00 am AWST Tuesday.
Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and Department of Fire and Emergency Services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.
Forecast
Koolan Island (16.1408°S, 123.7682°E, 127m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Cloudy. Very high chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm. Thunderstorms possibly severe with damaging winds and heavy rain which may lead to flash flooding. Winds NE/SE 25 to 35 km/h increasing to 30 to 45 km/h in the morning then tending NE in the late evening. Daytime maximum temperatures 28 to 36.
Forecast for Koolan Island (16.1408°S, 123.7682°E, 127m AMSL) Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Summary
Minimum 25° 24° 25° 25° 25° 25° 25° Maximum 31° 31° 32° 32° 33° 32° 33° Chance of rain 90% 90% 40% 20% 60% 20% 10% Likely amount 40-80mm 20-40mm 1-5mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm UV index Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Fire Danger Rating - - - - - - - Frost risk Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm Wind speed 34
(km/h)29
(km/h)46
(km/h)40
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(km/h)Wind direction SSW S NNE NNE NE NE ENE NNE SSW NNE SSE NE SSE NNE Relative humidity 82% 86% 82% 81% 78% 74% 75% 68% 74% 65% 74% 66% 72% 61% Dew point 25°C 26°C 25°C 26°C 25°C 25°C 24°C 24°C 24°C 24°C 24°C 24°C 23°C 22°C -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Koolan Island (16.1408°S, 123.7682°E, 127m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase First quarter Full moon Last quarter New moon 5:31am WST 5:52am WST 5:56pm WST 6:18pm WST 10:52am WST 10:08pm WST
Waxing crescent
First quarter Mar 26 Full moon Apr 02 Last quarter Apr 10 New moon Apr 17 -
Warnings
- Severe Weather Warning (Damaging Winds And Heavy Rainfall) for parts of Kimberley district
- Severe Weather Warning (Damaging Winds And Heavy Rainfall) for parts of Kimberley district
- Tropical Cyclone Warning: Beagle Bay to Kuri Bay. Watch zone: Cape Preston to Wallal Downs, including Karratha and Port Hedland
- Gale Warning N Kimberley & W Kimberley Csts. Strong Wind Warning Pilbara W & Ningaloo, Gascoyne, Geraldton, Lancelin, Perth & Bun Geographes
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